Simple Interest Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

is the amount of money paid for the use of money.

A

INTEREST

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2
Q

the amount of money borrowed or invested

A

Principal

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3
Q

the percent of interest

A

Rate

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4
Q

the number of years, months, or days over which the money is borrowed or invested

A

Time

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5
Q

the total amount to be paid after having the interest

A

Amount

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6
Q

If INTEREST is unknown, we can solve it by applying the formula:

A

Interest = Principal x Rate x Time or
I = P x R x T

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7
Q

If AMOUNT is unknown, we can solve it by applying the formula:

A

Amount = Principal + Interest or
A = P + I

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